NZ modern slavery victims estimated at 8000: report
An anti-trafficking expert says the idea that only 31 people are trafficked each year in New Zealand is very unlikely, given that an estimate puts modern slavery here at 8000 victims.
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
NZ international sportsman fined, disqualified for drink driving
An international Kiwi sportsman was caught drink-driving after he strayed from his usual course of paying for a ride after a night’s drinking.
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
Protest urges Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
About 1000 people have marched from Wellington's Pukeahu War Memorial Park in the pouring rain, calling for the government to sanction Israel and recognise Palestinian statehood.
Paid parking trial on way for tourist hotspots
Paid parking trial to start soon at South Island tourist spots
The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer.
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
Govt lowers free screening age for bowel cancer
The age for free bowel screening will drop for people in Auckland, Northland, and the South Island from Monday.
Man cleared of link to accused cop killer as search ramps up
Man cleared of link to accused cop killer as search ramps up
A man has been cleared of links to the hunt for Aussie fugitive Dezi Freeman as authorities ramp up the search for the accused police killer.
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to jail
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to jail
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison over his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Hamas agrees to release hostages but seeks changes to peace plan
Hamas agrees to release hostages but seeks changes to peace plan
Hamas said it would agree to some aspects of Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war, including releasing hostages, but that it would seek negotiations over many of its other terms.
Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
Homicide probe after man found dead in North Dunedin
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in North Dunedin yesterday.
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Spate of crashes as heavy rain drenches much of South
Several vehicle crashes have been reported on state highways in the South this morning, where MetService is warning of heavy rain for much of the region.
Sacred performance
Sacred performance
A Hindu devotee dressed as the goddess Kali performs a ritual during the Kulasai Dasara festival in Kulasekharapatnam, Tamil Nadu, India, yesterday.
Coin, statue, holiday memorials of Kirk not supported by public: poll
Coin, statue, holiday memorials of Kirk not supported by public: poll
Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, politicians across the US have advanced efforts to permanently memorialise him, including through coins, statues and official...
Fiery clashes
Fiery clashes
Police officers run away from flames as demonstrators clash with authorities during a march yesterday to mark the 57th anniversary of the 1968 Tlatelolco Square massacre
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Peters in firing line at port speech
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Peters in firing line at port speech
A minister's speech about the upcoming inland port was derailed after protesters showed up in droves and made a ruckus outside Port Otago.
Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'
Hospital ED 'not a hellhole'
The Dunedin Hospital emergency department is not a hellhole, but its needs are complex and a victim of many forces, the former head of the department says.
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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters
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New rail pad gets rail back on track: Peters
The timing was not ideal, but completion of a key construction project at Port Chalmers could be vital for the region’s growth and it came in $1 million under budget.
‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity
‘Just keep moving’ — the secret to Alice’s longevity
A 90-year-old Mosgiel woman had the time of her life — literally — as dozens made the flight from Perth to celebrate her birthday with a grand tour of her past.
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Abuser being returned to Fiji
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Abuser being returned to Fiji
A man who sexually abused a boy and tried to buy his silence will be returned to Fiji after the Parole Board said there was ‘‘little point’’ in him remaining locked up.
Unexplained death in Great King St
Unexplained death in Great King St
Residents in Central Dunedin may see an increased police presence today after a person died in unknown circumstances in Great King St, North Dunedin.
Stolen bike ride ends badly
Stolen bike ride ends badly
A Dunedin man’s night-time ride on a stolen motorbike ended with a visit to the hospital after he crashed and broke his leg.